Teaching PHD: Practical Help for Development

Why Modeling Lessons Matter

In this episode of Teaching PhD, Dr. T. Ball explores why modeling lessons matter. Through a real-life cooking experience analogy and classroom-based examples, this episode breaks down how intentional modeling builds clarity, confidence, student mastery and independence—offering practical strategies teachers can use immediately to strengthen instruction across grade levels and content areas.

My Journey Into Teaching

I didn’t plan on becoming a teacher — but purpose had other plans. From corporate auditing to the classroom, my journey has been about increasing visibility, building confidence, and helping students see themselves in spaces they’ve been left out of for too long. If you’re an educator finding your way, this episode is for you.